Witness the Near-Total Lunar Eclipse | Science News

Don’t miss the spectacular near-total lunar eclipse this Thursday night—Earth’s shadow will cloak nearly 97% of the moon in a haunting reddish glow, creating an “almost blood moon” spectacle visible across the Americas, Africa, and Europe. Peak occurs at 12:13 AM Eastern Time Friday, but start watching at 10:34 PM for the slow descent into darkness. No gear needed—just find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for 30 minutes, and gaze upward. This is the second and final lunar eclipse of 2024, with the next total one not until New Year’s Eve 2028. Mark your calendar: it’s a cosmic show you won’t want to miss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/728c8f9e02cfae19